Liturgical ministries are focused on planning and implementing the various liturgies, sacraments and prayer opportunities in the parish to enhance participants’ faith experiences. If you are interested in becoming part of a ministry, please contact the parish.
Become part of a team that prepares for the celebration of the Eucharist, the central element of our faith. Ministers will care for the altar cloths, candles, holy water and flowers.
Contact Carole Lachance: (607) 547-8471
Altar Servers
This is a wonderful opportunity for direct participation in the beauty of the Mass. Assist our Pastor as he prepares the altar for the liturgy and during Mass and other devotions. Adults and youth are eligible once you have received First Communion. Training is provided.
Contact Father Michael: pastor@stmaryscoop.org
Bereavement & Funeral Liturgy
Reach out to families in prayer, works and actions at their time of loss. Help with the needs and desires of the family, help with the Funeral Mass or host a simple lunch or coffee hours in the Parish Hall.
Contact Gayle Smith: (607) 435-6875 / gayle8pine@gmail.com
Eucharistic Ministers – Liturgy
Experience the joy of distributing Holy Communion at Mass.
Contact Joan Nicols: jmnicols@yahoo.com
Eucharistic Ministers – Community
Experience the joy of distributing Holy Communion at the hospital, the nursing homes, or for the homebound.
Contact Fr. Michael: pastor@stmaryscoop.org
Lectors
Proclaim the Word of God at the Liturgy, guide parishioners through the Responsorial Psalm, and lead the Prayer of the Faithful.
Contact Joan Nicols: jmnicols@yahoo.com
Music Ministry
Praise God in song and instrument! Praise Him as a member of the choir, as a cantor or instrumentalist. Enrich our faith community through prayerful praise and song. Teens and adults are welcome.
Contact Lucille Gargiulo: (607) 547-2785
Ushers
Meet fellow parishioners and visitors by assisting with seating, taking up the collection and providing direction during communion. Help ensure bulletins and sign up sheets for special events are clearly visible and available on the table at the entrance.
Contact Mike Welch (607) 435-3213 / mpwwelch68@gmail.com or Vinnie Russo (607) 547-5775 / varusso@snet.net